English rock band formed in 1968, pioneers of hard rock. Best-known for classic lineups (notably Mark II) and landmark releases such as Machine Head and the live double Made in Japan.

Formed in 1968 in England. Key early and classic members include Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Ian Gillan and Roger Glover. Noted for seminal studio albums and influential live recordings.

DeBaser's reviews celebrate Deep Purple's live power and classic studio albums. Reviewers praise Mark II's peak-era recordings and the band's ongoing live vitality. Opinions vary on later studio work but live performances and historic albums receive consistent acclaim.

For:Classic rock fans, Deep Purple collectors, live-album enthusiasts

 The question here isn’t whether you own 'Made In Japan', but: which version do you have?

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 The Deep Purple, then! Even though they are all more or less in their sixties, except for Steve Morse, our guys manage to rock like never before.

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 I am "selfish," I wish that Deep Purple had stopped making records after "Perfect Stranger";

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